Hercules [DVD](1959) DVD The original "swords, sandals and sweat" spectacle stars Steve Reeves as the muscular Greek demigod who asks to be made mortal so he can share in the adventures of humans. Herc's earthly exploits include falling in love with a beautiful princess (Sylva Koscina) and going on a perilous journey with Jason in search of the Golden Fleece. 107 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed) Dolby Digital mono. The Last Days Of Pompeii [DVD](1959) DVD Steve Reeves flexes his pecs once more in this epic retelling of the sin and treachery that occurred in the ancient Roman city, under the shadow of the awakening volcano called Vesuvius. Christine Kaufmann, Barbara Carroll also star. This special edition also includes an English-narrated version of the 1913 Italian filming. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; scene access. Hercules (1959)/Hercules Unchained [DVD](1960) DVD Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed) mono; biographies; photo gallery; poster gallery; trailers. The White Warrior [DVD](1961) DVD Unusual casting finds strongman Steve Reeves in a story by Leo Tolstoy as Hadji Murad, who leads his mountain warriors against the army of Russian ruler Nicholas I while battling a rival for his girlfriend's hand. Georgia Moll, Renato Baldini also star; photography by Mario Bava. 88 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; theatrical trailers; scene access. The Trojan Horse [DVD](1962) DVD Muscles, mythology and history mix in this exciting epic starring Steve Reeves as Aeneas, a Greek warrior who battles leader Paris, tries to find his kidnapped, pregnant wife Creusa and joins fellow fighters in the famous Trojan Horse. With John Drew Barrymore, Juliette Mayniel and Mimmo Palmara. 105 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed). The Avenger [DVD](1962) DVD The majestically muscular Steve Reeves slings a lot of bull (literally) in this action-filled tale of a fight for freedom between Etruscan slavedrivers and oppressed Trojans. The bull stampede is not to be missed. AKA: "The Last Glory of Troy." 100 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; scene access. Plays All Regions. The Giant Of Marathon [DVD](1962) DVD Steve "Hercules" Reeves plays the musclebound hero who defends Athens from Persian forces. A horse with incredible stamina, a double-crossing siren, epic land and sea battles and Reeves' amazing physique highlight this sword-and-sandal winner directed by Jacques Tourneur ("Cat People"). 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed). The Sword And The Sorcerer [DVD](1982) DVD An epic sword-and-sorcery saga featuring valiant knights, barely-clad maidens, ferocious beasts, magical wizards, fabulous battles and plenty of action. George Maharis, Lee Horsley, Kathleen Beller, Simon MacCorkindale star. 100 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; theatrical trailers; TV spot; scene access. Jason And The Argonauts [DVD](1963) DVD The quest for the Golden Fleece by Jason and his band of warriors is turned into an epic screen fantasy with some of Ray Harryhausen's finest scenes (harpies, giant statues come to life, and skeleton warriors). Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Niall MacGinnis, Honor Blackman star. 104 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; interview; theatrical trailer; scene access. Spartacus [DVD](1960) DVD Stanley Kubrick's epic adventure, presented in a restored edition, stars Kirk Douglas as the heroic slave who fights to lead his people to freedom from Roman rule. Included in this new version is the infamous bathing scene between Roman general Laurence Olivier and poet-slave Tony Curtis. With Jean Simmons, Peter Ustinov, Charles Laughton and John Gavin. 196 min. Restored 1991 Super Technirama version; Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, Dolby Digital stereo, Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary by Douglas, Ustinov, others; scene-by-scene analysis; additional score compositions; restoration demonstration; deleted scenes; newsreel footage; interviews; behind-the-scenes fo The Robe [DVD](1953) DVD Lavish costume drama set during the Crucifixion of Jesus and the birth of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Richard Burton is the centurion whose loyalty to mad emperor Caligula is tested when his lover joins the new faith. Jean Simmons, Jay Robinson, Victor Mature, Michael Rennie co-star. 135 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 4.0, Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailer. Hercules Against The Moon Men [DVD](1964) DVD In grand Herculean fashion, our hero (Alan Steel) comes to the aid of Good Samaritans and battles the interplanetary menace of the Moon Men (who look like giant, lumpy Gumbys) and the wizard trying to help them revive her queen. Oh, did we mention the sandstorm scene? 88 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed) mono; theatrical trailer. Plays All Regions. Hercules In The Haunted World [DVD](1961) DVD Reg Park returns as Herc, who doesn't shirk from the task of returning with the cure for his dying beloved...even if it means a descent into the bowels of Hell! And demon lord Christopher Lee is determined to see that he never resurfaces! Mario Bava directs. Original European version; 82 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: Italian Dolby Digital mono, English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; photo gallery; poster gallery; theatrical trailer. Hercules Unchained [DVD](1960) DVD Steve Reeves returns as the mighty Hercules in another saga of muscles, maidens and monsters. Robbed of his memory, Herc is a prisoner of the lovely Queen of Lidia and must compete in the Contest of Giants for his freedom. 95 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed) Dolby Digital mono. Young Hercules [DVD](1997) DVD Learn about the early years of the adventure-seeking demigod, as a 17-year-old Hercules sets out on a quest to prove his bravery with a heroic prince, a beautiful warrior woman, and a devious con artist in this feature-length saga from the producers of the "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" series. Ian Bohen, Dean O'Gorman, Johna Stewart star. 93 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English stereo; scene access. Prince Valiant [DVD](1954) DVD The comic strip hero comes alive. Robert Wagner plays the young prince with the wild bangs who falls for lovely Princess Aleta (Janet Leigh) while battling the evil Black Knight during the days of old Camelot. Thrilling, colorful tale co-starring James Mason, Debra Paget, and Sterling Hayden. 100 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish. Helen Of Troy [DVD](1956) DVD Lavish swords-and-sandals drama recounting the story of the legendary beauty whose abduction by love-smitten Trojan prince Paris drove their countries to war and culminated in the siege of Troy by Greek warriors hidden inside a huge wooden horse. Rossana Podesta is "the face that launched a thousand ships"; Jack Sernas co-stars with a young Brigitte Bardot. Robert Wise directs; 121 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; "making of" documentary; theatrical trailer. Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (Special Edition) [DVD](1991) DVD In this large-scale swashbuckler, Kevin Costner plays the legendary archer hero who romances Maid Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) and, with help from his Moor sidekick (Morgan Freeman), leads his Merrie Men against the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman). Christian Slater and Nick Brimble also star. Extended version; 155 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, DTS 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; bonus footage; audio commentary by Costner, Freeman, Slater, others; theatrical trailer; interactive menus; scene access; "making of" documentary; interviews; isolated music score; photo gallery; more. Two-disc set. Samson [DVD](1961) DVD Bodybuilder Brad Harris brings down the house as the strongman of Old Testament fame, splitting tree trunks with his bare hands, tackling whole legions of soldiers, and even battling fellow muscleman Hercules in a cross-theological showdown. With Walter Reeves, Mara Berni. AKA: "The Fury of Hercules," "Fury of Samson," "Samson vs. Hercules." 98 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Plays All Regions. Samson And The Seven Miracles Of The World [DVD](1963) DVD Former Tarzan Gordon Scott straps on the sandals to play the heroic muscleman, who gets clobbered by a huge bell and stirs up an earthquake after being buried alive in order to save a Chinese princess from the evil, saucy Tartars. Yoko Tani, Gabriele Antonini co-star. AKA: "Goliath and the Golden City," "Maciste at the Court of the Great Khan." 80 min. Soundtrack: English (dubbed). The 300 Spartans [DVD](1962) DVD Epic fight scenes highlight this historical actioner, set in 5th-century B.C. Greece, which depicts the heroic doomed stand of a band of fierce Spartan warriors against overwhelming Persian forces during the Battle of Thermopylae. Richard Egan, Ralph Richardson, Barry Coe, and Diane Baker star. AKA: "Lion of Sparta." 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono. The Witch's Curse [DVD](1962) DVD A 17th-century body-builder rips up a tree and descends to Hell to force a witch to remove her curse from his village. American muscleman Kirk Morris plays a Scottish shepherd in this Italian-made Maciste epic. AKA: "Maciste in Hell." 76 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Plays All Regions. Kull The Conqueror [DVD](1997) DVD TV Hercules Kevin Sorbo picks up the sword of another ancient hero in this action-fantasy, playing the role of "Conan" creator Robert E. Howard's warrior-turned-king of Valusia. When Kull is overthrown by beautiful but evil sorceress Tia Carrere, he must undertake a dangerous quest to regain his crown. Karina Lombard, Litefoot, Harvey Fierstein also star. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: Spanish. The Vikings [DVD](1959) DVD Sweeping adventure saga of the Vikings' invasion of England features an all-star cast: Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Ernest Borgnine, and Orson Welles serving as narrator. Filmed on location in Scandinavia. 124 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby mono, French mono, Spanish mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; featurette; theatrical trailer. Ladyhawke [DVD](1985) DVD Delightful fantasy-adventure set in the Middle Ages with Matthew Broderick as a sneak thief who aids a knight and his lady love (Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer) in breaking a curse put on them by a malevolent wizard. Action, romance and comedy all come together; directed by Richard Donner. 121 min. Widescreen and Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; filmographies; production notes; scene access; theatrical trailers. The Arena [DVD](1973) DVD They were playthings for the vicarious bloodlust of Imperial Rome, slavegirl gladiators forced to fight or die in spectacles of barbarous combat. Pam Grier and Margaret Markov head the cast of sweaty sword-and-sandal sisters who mount a desperate revolt to regain their freedom. AKA: "Naked Warriors." 78 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; theatrical trailer; scene access; interview. Helen Of Troy [DVD](2003) DVD The mythical tale of forbidden love set against the backdrop of a great war is brought to spectacular life in this epic mini-series. Possessing beauty that men would kill and die for, Helen's heart belongs only to Paris, the banished prince who rescues her from Sparta as he begins a quest to reclaim his throne in the land of Troy. With Sienna Guillory, Matthew Marsden, Rufus Sewell, and Stellan Skarsgard. 177 min. on two discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1; Subtitles: French, Spanish; "making of" documentary; featurette. Conan The Destroyer [DVD](1984) DVD The titular tower of strength, Arnold Schwarzenegger, returns in this action-filled sequel that finds the Hyborian Age swordsman battling all manner of beasts and brawlers while on a quest to recover a mystical gem. Co-stars Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, Olivia d'Abo, and Mako. 101 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; biographies; interactive menus; theatrical trailer. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer. Gladiator Seven [DVD](1964) DVD Thrilling Imperial Rome opus plays like "The Magnificent Seven in Togas," as seven brave soldiers go up against the cruel tyrants who have been controlling the city of Sparta. When gladiator leader Richard Harrison saves the princess, he gets a "Sparta kiss." With Loredana Nusciak, Livio Lorenzon. AKA: "Gladiators 7." 92 min. Standard; English (dubbed) Dolby Digital mono; theatrical trailers; scene access. The Giant Of Metropolis [DVD](1961) DVD A bare-chested muscleman in sandals journeys to pre-submerged Atlantis and challenges the despotic rule of King Cortez and his scientists, possessors of a Death Ray and the secret of immortality. Gordon Mitchell, Bella Cortez star in this sword-and-sandal epic. 90 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English (dubbed) Dolby Digital stereo; interview; featurette; photo gallery; theatrical trailers. Excalibur [DVD](1981) DVD Director John Boorman's dazzling filming of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table features stunning cinematography, mature themes and superlative performances. Nigel Terry stars as Arthur, and Nicol Williamson is Merlin; with Helen Mirren, Cherie Lunghi, and Gabriel Byrne and Liam Neeson in their film debuts. 141 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French; theatrical trailer; scene access; interactive menus. The Crimson Pirate [DVD](1952) DVD One of the all-time great buccaneer sagas, loaded with spectacular stunts, derring-do and good-natured fun. Burt Lancaster and Nick Cravat are the rugged privateers caught between two different sides in a struggle between islands in the Mediterranean. Eva Bartok, Torin Thatcher co-star. 104 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French. Sword Of The Valiant [DVD](1984) DVD Fanciful medieval drama, based on an ancient poem. Sean Connery stars as the fearsome Green Knight, with Miles O`Keeffe as Sir Gawain, the only knight who can stop him and save Camelot. Trevor Howard, Peter Cushing co-star. 102 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; theatrical trailer. Dragonslayer [DVD](1981) DVD A fierce, fire-breathing dragon terrorizes a British countryside during the 6th century, and only an aging sorcerer and his young aide can stop the beast. Ralph Richardson and Peter MacNicol star in this thrilling fantasy saga. 110 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English. The Warrior And The Sorceress [DVD](1983) DVD The mightiest blade! The most beautiful slave! The boldest conqueror of them all! David Carradine is the Herculean warrior battling frightening monsters, flexing his mighty muscles and going head-to-head with a four-breasted sorceress! 81 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; theatrical trailer; biographies; interactive menus; scene access. Barbarian Queen (1985)/Barbarian Queen II: The Empress Strikes Back (1989) [DVD] DVD
Barbarian Queen [DVD](1985) DVD These broadsword-wielding beauties have weapons that beat Conan's with ease. When their village is destroyed by a cruel tyrant, three female warriors undertake a deadly mission of vengeance. Sexy, action-filled fantasy stars Lana Clarkson ("Deathstalker"), Katt Shea and Frank Zagarino. 71 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; theatrical trailer; biographies; interactive menus; scene access. Barbarian Queen II: The Empress Strikes Back [DVD](1989) DVD Lana Clarkson returns as the sensuous and sinewy Princess Amathea, who leads a group of female fighters against her evil brother in a wild sword-and-sex epic. With Greg Wrangler, Rebecca Wood. 80 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; theatrical trailer; biographies; interactive menus; scene access. Amazons [DVD](1986) DVD Far-flung and fetching fantasy is in store when a pair of wondrous warrior women begin a quest for the sorcerous secret powerful enough to vanquish the wizard that has enslaved their city. Beauteous barbariennes, baleful beasts, scintillating swordplay, and more. Windsor Taylor Randolph, Penelope Reed. 76 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; theatrical trailer; biographies; interactive menus; scene access. Clash Of The Titans [DVD](1981) DVD Harry Hamlin ("L.A. Law") trades his three-piece suit for a one-piece toga in this spectacular adventure epic based on the Greek myth of heroic Perseus, who tamed Pegasus and slew the deadly Medusa. Dazzling Ray Harryhausen effects and a top notch cast (Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Ursula Andress) add to the magic. 118 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Bahasa, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; interview; maps; monster gallery; theatrical trailer. Jack The Giant Killer [DVD](1962) DVD Kerwin Mathews is the agile young swordsman Jack, hired by the king to escort the beautiful princess and protect her from an evil wizard and his allies. Great animated monsters by Jim Danforth mark this fantasy/adventure in the manner of the "Sinbad" films. With Judi Meredith, Torin Thatcher. 94 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono. Giants Of Thessaly [DVD](1960) DVD Heroic King Jason of Thessaly sets sail with his fellow Argonauts on a quest to find the Golden Fleece and save his country from the fiery wrath of Zeus in this rousing action/fantasy tale. Roland Carey, Massimo Girotti star. AKA: "The Argonauts." 87 min. Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Flesh + Blood [DVD](1985) DVD Dutch director Paul Verhoeven ("RoboCop") creates an authentic look at Medieval life in this drama of a knight's revolt against his king and the royal bride he falls for and kidnaps. Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tom Burlinson star. Extended version; 128 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; audio commentary by Verhoeven; featurette; theatrical trailer. The Long Ships [DVD](1964) DVD Thrilling seafaring saga in which Viking warrior Richard Widmark and Moorish chieftain Sidney Poitier race to find a fabled treasure known as the Golden Bell. With Russ Tamblyn, Oscar Homolka, Lionel Jeffries. 126 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, French; theatrical trailers; interactive menus; scene access. Red Sonja [DVD](1985) DVD Fantasy's famed "she-devil with a sword" comes to the screen, as fiery Sonja (Brigitte Nielsen) and warrior Kalidor (Arnold Schwarzenegger) battle all enemies to defeat an evil sorceress who plans to rule the world. Co-stars Sandahl Bergman, Paul Smith, Ernie Reyes, Jr.; directed by Richard Fleischer. 89 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish. Cleopatra [DVD](1999) DVD By the time she was 20 she was ruler of Egypt, and she used her beauty and cunning to win the hearts of two of Rome's mightiest rulers. Leonor Varela stars as the seductive Queen of the Nile, with Timothy Dalton as Julius Caesar and Billy Zane as Marc Antony, in this sweeping historical drama. 177 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 2.1; game; trailer; biographies; more. Hannibal [DVD](1960) DVD Victor Mature strains his breastplate as the Carthaginian general who drove an armada of elephants over the Alps as part of his campaign against the legions of Rome in this thrilling sword-and-sandal actioner. With Rita Gam, Gabriele Ferzetti; look for Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. 100 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English (dubbed) Dolby Digital mono; interview; biographies; photo gallery; poster gallery; theatrical trailer. Knives Of The Avenger [DVD](1965) DVD Mario Bava's follow-up to his Norseman saga "Erik the Conquerer" presents Cameron Mitchell as a stranger who bravely saves the wife of a Viking leader, then faces off against a warrior who beheaded his wife and children. Fausto Tozzi and Elissa Picelli also star in this colorful, violence-strewn epic. AKA: "Bladestorm," "The Viking Massacre." 85 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: Italian mono, English mono; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer; poster gallery; scene access; biography; filmography. The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad [DVD](1958) DVD A much-requested film at Movies Unlimited, this spectacular fantasy follows Sinbad's battle against an evil wizard who sends him on a dangerous quest. See the giant Cyclops, the two-headed roc, the snake-woman, and other menaces, courtesy of animator Ray Harryhausen. Kerwin Matthews, Kathryn Grant star. 88 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono, Portuguese Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai; documentary; featurette; interviews; theatrical trailers; scene access. Samson And His Mighty Challenge [DVD](1964) DVD Extremely rare Italian slugfest suits up four of the most popular sword-and-sandal musclemen from the early '60s--Samson (Nadir Baltimore), Hercules (Alan Steel), Maciste (Howard Ross), and Ursus (Yann L'Arvor)--as they combay an evil tyrant. Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Son Of Samson [DVD](1961) DVD Heeding an inner voice, a loner from an outlying borough scourges the capital, using his high-caliber muscles to break up the Queen's tryst with those treacherous Persians. Mark Forest plays the hero who goes Old Testament to save Egypt. 89 min. Soundtrack: English (dubbed).